Poetry and Poppies

In Tuscany, Italians told us that the poppies were more prolific than ever, and they were certainly plentiful! Imagine my surprise when I went to stand in a field of them with “Spirited Poems for Spirited People” and discovered that the artwork on the book cover which came from one of my paintings matches the color of the poppies! Beauty all around!

This made me think that when I am inspired, doing something I don’t particularly like is easier. Are you the same way? Beauty is a high value for me, so I like to have fresh flowers at home which brighten my mood. When I was in Italy soaking in the “postcard views” all around, I worked on editing the poems in my next poetry book which is entitled “Messages at Midnight”. The editing part is a bit tedious, so normally it would feel a bit heavy, but since I was able to combine that task with looking out at inspiring landscapes, the entire process felt easier and lighter. What can you do to make your life easier? Some people listen to music they love, some people take yoga breaks, other people doodle or take a break to call a friend. Remember that you are always creating your life, so you can make small changes that will make a big difference in how you feel.